Arrest of Edward II
Edward II is arrested
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January 16 in History
This permanent archive page contains 143 World History Database records for January 16, spanning 1327 to 2025. Recorded topics include Arrest of Edward II; Succession; Discovery of America.
Total: 143Events: 122Births: 3Deaths: 10Battles: 7Coronations: 1Countries: 33
Events on January 16
Succession
Parliament declares that Richard is old enough to rule
Discovery of America
Rejoins Colombus & returns to Spain
Philip of Burgundy Lands in England
Storms force Philip of Burgundy and Joanna of Castile to land in England, giving Henry unexpected diplomatic leverage.
Invasion of Egypt
Marches across the Gaza Desert via Salihia
Bigod's Rebellion
Sir Francis Bigod launches a new rising after distrust grows over Henry VIII's promises to the north.
Eighth Parliament
Henry VIII opens his eighth Parliament at Westminster, beginning a session dealing with major Tudor political and religious business.
Speaker of House of Commons
Serves as Speaker of the House of Commons during Henry VIII's 1542 parliamentary session.
Arrest of Thomas Seymour
An arrest order is made for Thomas Seymour
Arrest of Thomas Seymour
Thomas broke into the King's apartments at Hampton Court Palace, he entered the privy garden and awoke one of the King's pet spaniels.alerted by the dog, the guards arrested Thomas, and he was sent to the Tower of London
Plot
Thomas broke into the King's apartments at Hampton Court Palace, he entered the privy garden and awoke one of the King's pet spaniels.alerted by the dog, the guards arrested Thomas, and he was sent to the Tower of London
Succession
Thomas broke into the King's apartments at Hampton Court Palace, he entered the privy garden and awoke one of the King's pet spaniels.alerted by the dog, the guards arrested Thomas, and he was sent to the Tower of London
Philip Becomes King of Spain
Mary becomes queen consort of Spain when Philip succeeds Charles V
Spanish Throne
Philip becomes King of Spain while remaining Mary I's husband
Unification
The Scottish Parliament accepts the Act of Union
Mobilization
Draws up the Jacobite army in battle order south of Bannockburn
Convention
Forma an alliance with England, offset by the Austro-French alliance
Treaty of Hubertusburg
Peace is concluded by the Treaty of Hubertusburg
Paris Department Administration
Mirabeau was chosen for the administration of the Paris department while remaining a major constitutional figure.
Execution
Sentenced to death
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, British Army
Paddington Station
The first Great Western Railway service departs from Brunel's new Paddington Station before completion of the roof.
November Constitution
Bismarck issues an ultimatum to Denmark demanding that the November Constitution should be abolished within 48 hours
November Constitution
Bismarck issued an ultimatum to Denmark demanding that the November Constitution should be abolished within 48 hours
Mobilization
Bavaria & Baden mobilize under the terms of the 1866 military treaties
Legislation
Signs the Tariff Act, raises rates
Reform of Taxation
Signs the Tariff Act, raises rates
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador, 2nd term
Discovery of South Pole
Reaches the South Magnetic Pole
Magnetic Pole Journey
Completes the hazardous northern journey across Victoria Land.
South Magnetic Pole
Reaches the South Magnetic Pole with David and Mawson.
Norwegian Flag Sighted
Bowers spots a dark marker ahead, leading the party to discover clear evidence that Amundsen has preceded them.
League Council
Presides over early League Council work.
Dublin Castle Handover
Leads the Provisional Government delegation receiving the formal handover of Dublin Castle.
Genoa Conference Invitation
Receives the Italian invitation for Germany to attend the international economic and financial conference planned for Genoa.
Provisional Government
Becomes chairman of the Provisional Government as the new administration takes office.
Dismissal
Stalins "Socialism in one country" conflicts with Trotskys "Permanent Revolution". Dismissed as the Chairman of the Russian Revolutionary Council
Burial
Buried in Stinsford, Dorset
Exile of Joseph Stalin
Stalins proposal to exile Trotsky from Russia is accepted by the Politburo
Nuclear Fission
Confirms uranium fission experimentally with Meitne
Norwegian Waters Plan
Presses naval plans to mine Norwegian waters and interrupt ore traffic.
War Production Board
Nelson coordinates conversion of civilian factories and allocation of strategic materials.
Capture of Pitomnik
The only airfield with a night flying to supply the German 6th army in Stalingrad
Commander of Central Zone
Appointed Commander of the German Central Zone including Berlin
Commander of Central Zone
Appointed Commander of the German Central Zone including Berlin
Fuhrerbunker
Hitler moves into the Fuhrerbunker, he is joined by his senior staff, Martin Bormann, and later, Eva Braun and Joseph Goebbels with Magda and their six children who took residence in the upper Vorbunker
Fuhrerbunker
Hitler's secretaries include Traudl Junge a nurse named Erna Flegel and telephonist Rochus Misch
Fuhrerbunker
Hitler moves into the Fuhrerbunker, he is joined by his senior staff, Martin Bormann, and later, Eva Braun and Joseph Goebbels with Magda and their six children who took residence in the upper Vorbunker
Fuhrerbunker
Hitler's secretaries include Traudl Junge a nurse named Erna Flegel and telephonist Rochus Misch
Fuhrerbunker
Hitler's secretaries include Traudl Junge a nurse named Erna Flegel and telephonist Rochus Misch
Invasion of Germany
Hitler transfer his HQ to Berlin, he stays there
Nationalization
The Renault company is nationalized after accusations of collaboration during the occupation
Red Army
Starting on 16 January 1945, the Red Army breached through the German front as a result of the Vistula-Oder Offensive and rapidly advanced westward as fast as 30-40 kilometres a day
Red Army
Starting on 16 January 1945, the Red Army breached through the German front as a result of the Vistula-Oder Offensive and rapidly advanced westward as fast as 30-40 kilometres a day
Reports Yalta Accommodation Arrangements
Reports arrangements for Roosevelt and the American party to stay in the Yalta area.
Siege of Budapest
Hitler transfers forces from the western front to Budapest
Western Front
Hitler transfers forces from the western front to Budapest
Execution
Hanged in Moscow for attrocities committed behind the estaern fron in 1941
President of France
Appointed President of France
Rule of Poland
The Polish elections, held on January 16, 1947, resulted in Polands official transformation to a communist state by 1949
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey
Dissolution of Political Parties
The Revolutionary Command Council dissolves existing political parties and begins creating a new political system.
Public School 117 Truancy
By January 16, 1953, Oswald had attended only a small fraction of his scheduled days at Public School 117 and had failing grades in most subjects.
SNAP-3 Nuclear Power Demonstration
McCone joined AEC officials in demonstrating the SNAP-3 radioisotope power technology to President Eisenhower at the White House.
Constitutional Reform
al-Bakhit participates in constitutional reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Intelligence Community Coordination Mandate
President Kennedy directed McCone to concentrate on coordinating the entire foreign intelligence community while delegating more detailed CIA administration.
President of Nigeria
Appointed military Head of State of Nigeria after the January 1966 coup
First Crewed Spacecraft Transfer
The achievement marks first crewed spacecraft transfer as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Self-Immolation
Sets himself on fire in protest against occupation.
Soyuz 4 and Soyuz 5 Docking
Commands Soyuz 4 during the first docking of two crewed spacecraft.
Appointment as Prime Minister
Gaddafi assumes the office of Prime Minister while chairing the Revolutionary Command Council.
Coup
Assumes power in Libya, age 27
High-Value Note Demonetisation
The government demonetises high-denomination banknotes of 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 rupees.
Exile of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
The Shah leaves Iran and scenes of revolutionary celebration follow across the country
Exile of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
The Shah leaves Iran with his family as revolutionary pressure makes his rule impossible to continue
Pahlavi Exile
The Shah leaves Iran as Khomeini's revolutionary movement advances toward power
Rate Support Grant
Takes part in Commons proceedings concerning the rate support grant.
Select Committee Debate
Addresses the Commons on the developing departmental Select Committee system and reiterates support for stronger parliamentary monitoring of the Executive.
Broadcast
Presents Breakfast TV to Britain
Broadcast
Presents Breakfast TV to Britain
Ordnance Factories and Military Services Bill
Takes part in Commons proceedings on the Ordnance Factories and Military Services Bill.
Resignation of Hu Yaobang
Resigns after accepting blame for policy mistakes in handling student demonstrations
Bombing of Iraq
The Gulf War began with an extensive aerial bombing campaign on 16 January 1991. For forty-two consecutive days and nights, the coalition forces subjected Iraq to the most intensive air bombardment in military history. The coalition flew over 100,000 sorties, dropping 88,500 tons of bombs,[102] and widely destroying military and civilian infrastructure
Bombing of Baghdad
The USA leads the allied bombing of Baghdad
Bombing of Iraq
The Gulf War began with an extensive aerial bombing campaign on 16 January 1991. For forty-two consecutive days and nights, the coalition forces subjected Iraq to the most intensive air bombardment in military history. The coalition flew over 100,000 sorties, dropping 88,500 tons of bombs, and widely destroying military and civilian infrastructure
Bombing of Iraq
The air campaign was commanded by USAF Lieutenant General Chuck Horner
Bombing of Iraq
The Gulf War began with an extensive aerial bombing campaign on 16 January 1991. For forty-two consecutive days and nights, the coalition forces subjected Iraq to the most intensive air bombardment in military history. The coalition flew over 100,000 sorties, dropping 88,500 tons of bombs, and widely destroying military and civilian infrastructure
Coalition Air War Announced
States that the campaign seeks complete Iraqi withdrawal.
Desert Storm Announcement
Announces that coalition military operations have begun.
Desert Storm Begins
Announces coalition combat operations against Iraq and occupied Kuwait.
Execution of Combat Orders
Cheney oversees Defense Department execution after the President orders offensive operations.
Large Magellanic Cloud Distance
Hubble observations of Supernova 1987A help determine the Large Magellanic Cloud's distance to about 169,000 light-years.
UN Resolution 678 Enforcement
Bush invokes United Nations and congressional authority when announcing military action.
Peace Accords Signed
Cristiani signs peace accords ending the Salvadoran Civil War
Provisional Government
Proclaims a civil war against the Provisional Government
Provisional Government
Proclaims a civil war against the Provisional Government
Reballion of Rebels in Georgia
Proclaims a civil war against the Provisional Government
Reballion of Rebels in Georgia
Proclaims a civil war against the Provisional Government
Palace Coup
Julius Maada Bio removes Valentine Strasser and takes control of the NPRC
Assassination of Laurent Kabila
Laurent Kabila is shot at the presidential residence and dies from his wounds.
Assassination of Laurent-Desire Kablila
The assassination of Kabila is part of a failed coup which is crushed. Killed by a rebel minister during an attack on the presidential palace
Coup
The assassination of Kabila is part of a failed coup which is crushed
Hubble Servicing Mission 4 Cancelled
O'Keefe cancels the planned fourth Hubble servicing mission because of shuttle safety concerns following the Columbia disaster.
Bombing of Baghdad
At least 70 people die when three bombs explode in attacks at the mostly Shiite Mustansiriya University
Invasion of Iraq
The tally of death certificates and reports from morgues, hospitals, and other institutions indicates more than 34,000 Iraqi civilians died in 2006
Gun Violence Task Force
Leads administration work on gun violence proposals.
JCPOA Implementation Day
JCPOA Implementation Day begins after the IAEA verifies that Iran has completed the nuclear steps required for the agreement's initial implementation.
JCPOA Implementation Day Verification
Announces that Iran completed the nuclear-related preparatory steps required to begin implementation of the JCPOA.
COVID-19
Japan confirms its first COVID-19 case.
First Impeachment Trial Begins
Faces first Senate impeachment trial.
Spanish Super Cup Final Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat Athletic Club 2-0 in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Spanish Super Cup Final Penalty Save
Saves a late penalty as Real Madrid defeat Athletic Club to win the Spanish Super Cup.
Burial beside Parents
Constantine is buried at Tatoi beside his parents after Orthodox prayers are held at the Chapel of the Resurrection.
Foreign Heads of State Attend Funeral
Seven serving heads of state attend Constantine's funeral alongside representatives of European royal families.
Funeral and Burial
Constantine II's funeral is held at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens before his burial at the former royal cemetery at Tatoi.
Funeral Officiated by Archbishop
Archbishop Hieronymos II of Athens and All Greece officiates at Constantine's funeral with members of the Holy Synod present.
Private Funeral Status
The Greek government decides that Constantine will be buried as a private citizen without the honors reserved for a serving head of state.
Public Viewing before Funeral
Before Constantine's funeral, his coffin lies for several hours in the Chapel of Saint Eleftherios so members of the public can pay respects.
Roma Departure
Leaves Roma after the club ends his tenure during his third season.
SpaDeX Docking
V. Narayanan leads ISRO when the two SpaDeX spacecraft successfully dock in orbit, demonstrating India's autonomous space-docking capability.
Starship Test Flight
SpaceX conducts a Starship test flight.
UK-Ukraine One Hundred Year Partnership
Starmer and Volodymyr Zelenskyy sign a long-term partnership covering security and economic cooperation.
Births on January 16
Birth of Benjamin Franklin
Birth of Benjamin Franklin
Birth of Anne Bronte
Birth of Anne Bronte
Birth of David Lloyd George
Birth of David Lloyd George
Deaths on January 16
Death of Edward Clinton
Death of Edward Clinton
Death of Louis XVI
Louis XVI was sentenced to death.
Death of Louis XVI
Sentenced to death
Death of John Moore
Death of John Moore, killed at the Battle of Corunna
Death of Carole Lombard
Death of Carole Lombard
Death of Helmuth von Pannwitz
Hanged in Moscow for attrocities committed behind the estaern fron in 1941
Death of Courtney Hicks Hodges
Death of Courtney Hicks Hodges
Death of Laurent-Desire Kablila
Death of Laurent-Desire Kabla, killed by a minister during an attack on the presidential palace
Death of Nouri Kamil Mohammed Hasan al- Maliki
Tally of death certificates and reports from morgues, hospitals, and other institutions indicates more than 34,000 Iraqi civilians died in 2006
Death of John Mortimer
Death of John Mortimer
Battles on January 16
Battle of Cape St Vincent
Gibraltar is relieved by the British, all but four of the Spanish fleet are destroyed
Battle of Moonlight
Defeats the Spanish during their siege of Gibraltar
Battle of La Favorita
Massena fought at La Favorita after Rivoli as French forces completed the defeat of the Austrian relief effort around Mantua.
Battle of Corunna
The Battle diverts Napoleon from engulfing Spain with a single manoeuvre as planned. Killed in battle. Fights the battle as his troops are embarking for home
Battle of Corunna
The Battle diverts Napoleon from engulfing Spain with a single manoeuvre as planned. Soult defeats the British who leave the Peninsular, Napoleon feels safe to leave Spain. Believes the British army will run to the Navy, a belief held until Waterloo
Battle of Berlin
Starting on 16 January 1945, the Red Army breached through the German front as a result of the Vistula-Oder Offensive and rapidly advanced westward as fast as 30-40 kilometres a day
Battle of Berlin
Starting on 16 January 1945, the Red Army breached through the German front as a result of the Vistula-Oder Offensive and rapidly advanced westward as fast as 30-40 kilometres a day
Coronations on January 16
Coronation
Coronation of Ivan IV the Terrible, the 1st Russian Tsar